Allen County Hospital, Allen County KANSAS

Address: 101 S. First,, P.O. Box 540
IoIa, KS 66749-0540 Phone: (620) 365-1000 Fax: (620) 3651032 Website: http://www.allencountyhospital.com/

We are a 25-bed acute care facility located in Iola, Kansas. As a hospital, we serve the communities included in the Allen, Woodson, Neosho, and Anderson counties. The 104 active member medical staff features primary care physicians and specialists in general surgery, radiology and urology.

Healthcare Services at Allen County Hospital include:

Ear, Nose & Throat – Our otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat) physician is a highly skilled interventional ENT who can provide you with the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care you need. From chronic sinus problems to tonsillitis, our physicians will work with you to design a care plan that addresses your specific issues.

Emergency Services – Allen County Hospital offers emergency services 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Inside the Emergency Department our nurses are specially trained in advanced cardiac life support. We offer rapid medical evaluations to patients entering our Emergency Department, which has reduced wait times.

Home Healthcare – The goal of home health care is to preserve as much independence as possible without sacrificing quality of life or proper medical care. Home health also provides primary caregivers with some rest and break time. The patient’s doctor will assist with the decision to request home health care, so feel free to discuss it with him or her at any time. Allen County Hospital Home Health can provide the following professional and therapeutic services in your home:

Professional Nursing,
IV Therapy,
Occupational Therapy,
Physical Therapy,
Personal Care,
Medical Social Services,
Available to all age groups

Imaging Services – Our ability to see inside the body to more accurately diagnose disease is among one of the more amazing advancements in modern medicine. Now, in addition to seeing inside the body, doctors who specialize in imaging are able to enter the body to treat these conditions using the same techniques.
Brain & Nervous System Imaging
Computerized Tomography (CT)
Interventional Procedures
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Nuclear Medicine
Specialty Imaging
Ultrasound
Vascular Imaging
X-ray

Laboratory Services – Tests are performed quickly and accurately to ensure a quick diagnosis and effective treatment. You can be confident in Allen County Hospital’s laboratory, which offers tests including but not limited to:
Arterial blood gases
Bacteriology
Biopsies
Cerebrospinal fluid analysis
Comprehensive metabolic panel
Diabetic control index (testing)
Fecal occult blood test
Flu test
Free thyroxine (free T4)
Glucose
Hematology
Immunology
Lipids/cholesterol testing
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
Urinalysis

Pain Management – Our pain management specialist works directly with patients to evaluate and diagnose the source of pain and prescribe an individualized treatment plans. Some examples of conditions that can be treated by Allen County Hospital’s pain management services include:
Abdominal pain
Arthritis
Back pain
Bursitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Joint pain
Migraines, tension and cluster headaches
Muscle pain and spasms
Neck pain
Phantom pain
Post-surgical pain
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Tendinitis
TMJ pain

Rehabilitation – we offer rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, respiratory services, and a lymphedema therapist. Patients come to Allen County Hospital to achieve or regain the highest degree of functional independence from the following issues:
Arthritis
Bursitis
Cerebral palsy
Hand/upper extremity rehabilitation
Infants/Pediatrics
Lymphedema
Muscular dystrophy
Speech/language/cognition problems
Spine and back problems
Sports injuries
Stroke
Stuttering
Swallowing problems
Voice problems

Sleep Disorders – Allen County Hospital offers a sleep disorders program providing relief to patients suffering from sleep disorders such as:
Daytime somnolence
Difficulty sleeping
Insomnia
Obstructive sleep apnea
Restless legs syndrome
Sleep paralysis
Sleep schedule disturbances
Sleepwalking
Snoring

Surgical Care- Whether inpatient or outpatient, at Allen County Hospital we understand that there’s no such thing as “routine” surgery and that patients and their families are concerned about surgical care. We work closely with patients, families and doctors to be sure that every question is answered and every concern addressed – including advice on how to prepare for your surgery, what to expect during your treatment and the best ways to make a fast, full recovery. Allen County Hospital is equipped to perform surgeries such as:
Biopsies
Blood transfusions
Dilatation of esophagus
Endometrial ablation
Gastrointestinal
Hemorrhoidectomy
Laparoscopic appendectomy
Pain management
PEG tube placement
Vascular surgery

Urinary Tract Care -Allen County Hospital provides comprehensive care for the urinary tract. We offer a wide range of tests and treatment options to keep you healthy and on track.